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Many travellers who haven’t stayed in hostels before often ask what is the difference between hostels and hotels? Guest blogger Jenna explores the great hostels vs hotels debate and tries to dispel a few myths along the way by offering five advantages of hostels over hotels. If you’ve not done much backpacking before, you may […]
For a couple of years during the pandemic, working holiday visa programs were among the first things to get scrapped and the last to return. However, with things looking brighter as we head into 2023, many countries are once again opening their doors to travellers looking for extended stays abroad involving some paid work. Below […]
We’re going to take a lot at two of the biggest work exchange platforms and see how they compare. Both Worldpackers and Workaway are very popular with backpackers and independent travellers looking to find casual work on the road – whether that be to have new experiences and develop new skills or simply to save […]
In this post, we’re going to look at the worst airports in the world according to passenger ratings. While some cities have been busy building new, state-of-the-art airports fit for the 2020’s, other airports have fallen into a state of decline, dogged by the same problems that have irritated passengers for many years. Google’s review/rating […]
Getting bored of the ‘same, same’ feel when it comes to hotels and hostels? Then this article is most definitely for you with 10 weird and wonderful places to stay listed from around the world. It features capsules, pods and wigwams and just about everything in-between. 10 Weird & Wonderful Places to stay! Wigwam Motel […]
This Worldpackers guide should help you understand the basics when it comes to getting started on the platform. The process from signing up to searching for your first placement is relatively logical and easy to follow but you need to follow all the steps and do a good job of filling out your profile, in […]
If you’re going travelling for the first time then there’s a good chance you won’t know too much about staying in a hostel. These places may soon become your home from home though and you’ll quickly learn how they work and operate. This backpacker’s guide to youth hostels should help you learn the basics and […]
Around the world in 2022, there is a growing dependence on the railways in many countries with the likes of China plowing ahead with ambitious projects to build high-speed networks. However it’s neighbouring Japan that is home to most of the busiest train stations in the world and in this post we’re going to find […]
Below, we have a list of things you will want to consider doing when preparing for a backpacking trip in the weeks before your departure. While there is plenty to be said for going with the flow when you’re out on the road, doing as much prep as possible beforehand will increase the chances of […]
In this Revolut review, we’re going to look at one of the most popular travel cards and banking apps. Since its foundation in 2015, Revolut has built up a loyal userbase and to some extent has changed the game when it comes to exchanging and spending money abroad. We’ll have a look at whether it […]
